Video shows suspects beating Los Angeles shop owner
LOS ANGELES -- A shop owner is hoping police will find the group of suspects he said beat and stabbed him after he tried to stop them from stealing from his store last week, reports CBS Los Angeles.
Security camera footage on Monday, Sept. 21 captured the moments when the group got into an argument with the owner of the 55th Street Market in Los Angeles.
Young Ki Lee said the group tried to leave without paying for some items. He then confronted the suspects, following them outside when one attempted to flee, and tried to pepper spray them.
At that point, Lee was knocked to the ground, hit in the head and stabbed, he said. The suspects continued to beat and kick him even as he lay motionless.
The suspects finally dispersed when a car pulled up to the scene.
Lee has owned the store for 20 years and said this was the first violent incident that has taken place. But there have been a series of thefts recently, he said.
The day before the attack, a group of girls came in and stole chips. After the attack, more kids came in and stole items, he said.
Police said they have not arrested any suspects.